IT Manager Salary in South Africa

R 50,390
per month
per year
R 604,700
per year
per month

IT Manager Average Salary

The average salary for an IT Manager in SA is R 50 390 gross per month (R 604 700 gross per year), which is 114% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: an IT Manager can expect an average starting salary of R 45 820. The highest salaries can exceed R 115 000.
R 45,820
Low
R 50,390
Average salary
R 115,000
High
R 549,800
Low
R 604,700
Average salary
R 1,380,000
High

IT Manager Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 45,820
Average salary
R 50,390
Senior
R 57,124
High
R 115,000
Low
R 549,800
Average salary
R 604,700
Senior
R 685,500
High
R 1,380,000
Among Information Technology (IT) Managers in South Africa, IT Infrastructure Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while Senior IT Managers or positions like the IT Service Delivery Manager enjoy the highest salaries.

IT Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
IT Service Delivery ManagerR 53,920/month
+7% 
IT Infrastructure ManagerR 48,370/month
 -4%

IT Manager - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level IT Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 550 000 gross per year. A mid career IT Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 600 000, while a Senior IT Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 680 000. IT Managers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 900 000 yearly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an IT Manager in SA

Late Career▲ +49%
Senior▲ +12%
Average SalaryR 604,700/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -9%

Gender Breakdown

Female
6%
Male
94%

IT Manager Jobs in South Africa by Location

IT Manager - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in IT Manager job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the IT Manager

How much does an IT Manager make in South Africa?
An IT Manager in South Africa earns an average of R 50 390 gross per month, which is about R 604 700 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the IT Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an IT Manager in South Africa?
The starting salary of an IT Manager in South Africa is around R 45 820 gross per month. IT Infrastructure Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an IT Manager in South Africa?
The highest salary of an IT Manager in South Africa can reach and exceed R 115 000 gross per month. Senior IT Managers or positions like the IT Service Delivery Manager usually have the highest salaries.
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